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metal screws?, replacement for today's crap duc tape? werwer 06-12-2006
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Posted by werwer on June 12, 2006, 9:08 pm
The duc tape they sell today is crap. So, I was wondering, after the
second
failure downstairs on the dryer, ... has anyone use machine screws to
connect light AL exhaust ducting? The only down side could see
would be perhaps the lint gathering on the screw inside the duct and
causing a problem.

(Yes, I know the old rubberized stuff is still available on line. I
used to repair my
down jackets with it :-)


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Posted by Shopdog on June 12, 2006, 9:10 pm
They do make a clamp for your project, I have one an it has been trouble
free for two years.

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Posted by on June 12, 2006, 9:26 pm
tec screws work the gorilla glue folks make decent duct tape
werwer wrote:
> The duc tape they sell today is crap. So, I was wondering, after the
> second
> failure downstairs on the dryer, ... has anyone use machine screws to
> connect light AL exhaust ducting? The only down side could see
> would be perhaps the lint gathering on the screw inside the duct and
> causing a problem.
>
> (Yes, I know the old rubberized stuff is still available on line. I
> used to repair my
> down jackets with it :-)


Posted by tom on June 12, 2006, 9:29 pm
Or maybe try the metal tape? Tom
bam...@localnet.com wrote:
> tec screws work the gorilla glue folks make decent duct tape
> werwer wrote:
> > The duc tape they sell today is crap. So, I was wondering, after the
> > second
> > failure downstairs on the dryer, ... has anyone use machine screws to
> > connect light AL exhaust ducting? The only down side could see
> > would be perhaps the lint gathering on the screw inside the duct and
> > causing a problem.
> >
> > (Yes, I know the old rubberized stuff is still available on line. I
> > used to repair my
> > down jackets with it :-)


Posted by Joseph Meehan on June 12, 2006, 9:27 pm
werwer wrote:
> The duc tape they sell today is crap. So, I was wondering, after the
> second
> failure downstairs on the dryer, ... has anyone use machine screws to
> connect light AL exhaust ducting? The only down side could see
> would be perhaps the lint gathering on the screw inside the duct and
> causing a problem.
>
> (Yes, I know the old rubberized stuff is still available on line. I
> used to repair my
> down jackets with it :-)

Don't use screws, the points collect lint. It is a fire hazard.

Don't use duct tape, use the special aluminum skinned tape made for
ducts. Duct take is NOT made for that use. The right take will cost more
and will have a peel off paper over the adhesive.

--
Joseph Meehan

Dia duit



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